Rauda Morcos The "Palestinian lesbian activist" discusses current conditions for LGBT Israelis and Palestinians in a talk co-sponsored by several local political and gay-rights organizations. Friends Center, 814 N.E. 40th St. Contact trolleys@ix.netcom.com for more information. $5-$20 (sliding scale; no one turned away). 6:30 p.m. Thurs., Sept. 9.

Lullabies and Love Songs from the "Axis of Evil" A clever event organized by MoveOn, this arts spectacular showcases the music and dance of Sudan, Iraq, Cuba, and North Korea, the nations declared most dangerous by the Bush administration after 9/11. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., 206-652-4255. $25 ($20 in advance). 7:30-10 p.m. Fri., Sept. 10.

September Project Events Co-sponsored by Seattle Public Library, the September Project is a citywide effort to remember 9/11 and consider its consequences. Five SPL branches, including the Central Library, are hosting discussions and film screenings today to commemorate the 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and the Pentagon; the complete event schedule is available at www.spl.org. Central Library and other SPL branches, 206-386-4103. All events are free. Times vary. Sat., Sept. 11.

SAF Walking Tour "Town and Gown in University Park" is the subject of this stroll, which will examine, from an architectural standpoint, the micro-neighborhood where Frat Row abuts civilian life. Sponsored by the Seattle Architectural Foundation. Call for meeting place: 206-667-9184. $20. 9 a.m. Sat., Sept. 11.

Elder Law Clinic and Workshop Learn how current state laws affect senior citizens at a free informational event co-sponsored by the King County Bar Association. Central Area Senior Center, 500 30th Ave. S., 206-726-4926. Free. 9:30 a.m.-noon. Sat., Sept. 11.

SAF Walking Tour The second Seattle Architectural Foundation tour of the day focuses on "urban open spaces," those undeveloped patches of the city that define it as much as any manmade structure. Tour begins at Rainier Square Atrium, 1333 Fifth Ave. (Suite 300), 206-667-9184. $12 ($10 in advance). 10 a.m. Sat., Sept. 11.

Patriot(ic) Games Seattle activist and author Anne Elizabeth Moore will emcee this ambitious discussion forum, an inquiry into the way patriotism, mainstream media coverage, the Olympics, and the war on terrorism relate to contemporary notions of democracy. Seattle Public Library (University branch), 5009 Roosevelt Way N.E., 206-383-7109. Free. 4-5:45 p.m. Sat., Sept. 11.

Absentee Balloting Music Festival No Vote Left Behind put together this omnibus show by local musicians (including rapper Sir Mix-A-Lot and flamenco ensemble Children of the Revolution) with the goal of registering Seattleites as absentee voters, a process said to increase total voter turnout. Neumo's, 925 E. Pike St., 206-709-9467. $9.11. 6 p.m. Sat., Sept. 11.

Film Forum The director of American Jobs, a detailed look at the consequences of NAFTA and wider globalization efforts, presents the Seattle premiere of his work. A discussion will follow the screening. Town Hall, 1119 Eighth Ave., 206-652-4255. $5. 7 p.m. Mon., Sept. 13.

Museum of Flight Lecture Falconer Ken Franklin works with Frightful, a bird whose maximum speed is greater than any animal velocity previously recorded; he'll discuss the aerodynamics of his work at this evening talk. 9404 E. Marginal Way S., 206-764-5720. Free. 6 p.m. Tues., Sept. 14.